October 20, 2021

MC Systems Insight

Lead Article - Security

Using the Security Features in New Navigator for i

Carol takes us on a tour of the security-related parts of the updated Navigator for i interface, which IBM shipped in the latest Technology Refreshes for IBM i V7R3 and V7R4.

By Carol Woodbury

Start the celebration! We now have a new Navigator for i interface to help us manage our systems, including managing security! The interface is available as part of the most recent announcement: V7R3 TR11 and V7R4 TR5. You can find information on the new V7R3 TR11 features here and V7R4 TR5 features here. But let’s take a closer look at some of the security-related features.

Feature Article - Career

The Principles of Project Management, Part 4

The Characteristics of a Project

By Colleen Garton and Erika McCulloch

Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from Chapter 1 of Fundamentals of Technology Project Management

A project is an undertaking of any size, budget, or timeline that has a clearly defined start and finish and a specific desired outcome. The most important characteristic of a project is its purpose. Unless a project team knows what the specific purpose of the project is, they will be unable to undertake it.

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Profound Logic Solution Guide

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Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i

Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.

Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.

In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).



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Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics

Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.

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Featured Webinar

Power10 Power Hour

IBM announced the E1080 servers using the latest Power10 processor in September 2021.

By HelpSystems

Editor's note: This article introduces the October 2021 Webinar: Power10 Power Hour, which is On-Demand and available to download and view from the MC Webcast Center.

The most powerful processor from IBM to date, Power10 is designed to handle the demands of doing business in today’s high-tech atmosphere, including running cloud applications, supporting big data, and managing AI workloads.

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